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Man Laying on Road near Rockford Taken to Hospital

Grey County OPP were called to the Rockford area after a concerned motorist reported a man laying in the middle of the highway. OPP say the woman reported the man was laying in the middle of Highway 6 and 10 in Georgian Bluffs about 12:21 this morning, before he got up and went into a bush nearby. The man emerged from the bush shortly after police arrived. Police say he was disoriented and unsteady on his feet. The 43 year old Essa Township resident was taken to hospital for assessment under the Mental Health Act Police say he did not appear to be physically injured.

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